Date: Friday, 1 August 2025
Venue: Central Broward Regional Park Stadium Turf Ground, Lauderhill, Florida
🏏 Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series: 1st T20I Match Summary
The Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series kicked off with a thrilling 1st T20I at Lauderhill, Florida. West Indies captain Shai Hope won the toss and opted to bowl first. Pakistan capitalized on the batting-friendly conditions to post 179 runs, thanks to a composed half-century from Saim Ayub.
In reply, the West Indies started strong, but Mohammad Nawaz’s game-changing over, where he took 3 wickets, derailed their chase. The hosts eventually fell 14 runs short, handing Pakistan a crucial early win in the Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series 2025.
📋 Pakistan vs West Indies 1st T20I – Playing XIs
West Indies Squad:
Shai Hope (c/wk), Johnson Charles, Keacy Carty, Sherfane Rutherford, Alick Athanaze, Romario Shepherd, Jason Holder, Matthew Forde, Akeal Hosein, Jediah Blades, Roston Chase, Jewel Andrew, Gudakesh Motie, Shamar Joseph
Pakistan Squad:
Sahibzada Farhan, Saim Ayub, Mohammad Haris (wk), Hasan Nawaz, Salman Agha (c), Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Khushdil Shah, Fakhar Zaman, Hasan Ali, Sufiyan Muqeem, Abrar Ahmed
🔴 Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series Live Streaming Info
Where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st T20I in India?
Unfortunately, the match won’t be televised live in India.
Live streaming platform:
Catch the action live on the FanCode app and website.
🎙️ Captains at the Toss – 1st T20I, Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series
Shai Hope (WI):
“It will get dewy under lights so we chose to bowl. We’ve made changes but believe our squad has the depth to deliver.”
Salman Agha (PAK):
“The preparation has been great. We’re confident and balanced. If we perform well, we can beat any team.”
🇵🇰 Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series – Match Timeline
- Toss: West Indies won and elected to bowl first
- National Anthems: Played ahead of the start of play
- Pitch Report: Flat surface with short boundaries (78m long, 66m and 63m square) – ideal for batting
- First Over: Pakistan scored 6/0, with Saim Ayub and Sahibzada Farhan opening
- Star Performer: Jewel Andrew, 18, debuted for West Indies – youngest T20I debutant for the Windies
- Turning Point: Mohammad Nawaz’s over with 3 wickets
- Result: Pakistan won the 1st T20I by 14 runs
📈 Why This Win Matters – Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series
This win gives Pakistan a 1-0 lead in the 3-match Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series 2025. With both teams fielding young talent and key returnees, the series is expected to be tightly contested.
🗓️ What’s Next?
Stay tuned for more updates, live scores, and post-match analysis of the Pakistan vs West Indies T20 Series right here.
